scorecardThe Rock topped Forbes' list of the highest-paid actors in the world, which also includes 5 from the Marvel Cinematic Universe
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The Rock topped Forbes' list of the highest-paid actors in the world, which also includes 5 from the Marvel Cinematic Universe

5. Jackie Chan — $58 million

The Rock topped Forbes' list of the highest-paid actors in the world, which also includes 5 from the Marvel Cinematic Universe

4. Akshay Kumar — $65 million

4. Akshay Kumar — $65 million

Bollywood actor Kumar is currently starring in "Mission Mangal," which recently passed am Indian box-office milestone with 100 crore (1 billion Indian rupees or $14 million).

3. Robert Downey Jr — $66 million

3. Robert Downey Jr — $66 million

Downey enjoyed hefty paydays for his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He earned $20 million upfront for "Avengers: Endgame," and will get another 8% of box-office gross, or $55 million, according to Forbes. So, in all, Downey will earn $75 million for "Endgame," his final outing as Iron Man.

2. Chris Hemsworth — $76.4 million

2. Chris Hemsworth — $76.4 million

Most of Hemsworth's earnings the past year came from his role as Thor in "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Endgame," but he also starred in this year's "Men in Black: International."

1. Dwayne Johnson — $89.4 million

1. Dwayne Johnson — $89.4 million

Johnson earns 15% of box office from franchise movies he stars in, and is getting $23.5 million upfront for the upcoming "Jumanji: The Next Level," according to Forbes. He also gets $700,000 an episode for HBO's "Ballers," and makes seven figures from his Under Armour deal, Forbes said.

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